18V Rapid Charger

[Doubledog]

I just purchased 3 pc. 18v combo kit to replace my Dewalt 14.4v drill. Looks like they are nice units, but time will tell. I paid $249 on HD website. Not a bad price!! There is one thing I don't like so far. When the batteries are done charging the fan keeps running until the batt. are removed, that can be days since I dont use it every day. Am I the only one that thinks that is bad design. If the charger knows the battery temp. it should know to turn off after the charge. Maybe I'm just too picky.

[Polar Sparky 1224]

It is just cheaper to have a swith to turn on the fan when a battery is put on. plug your charger in and gently with your finger push down on whatever part slids to open the grill. If they had a timer and other "high tech" features then there would be more that could go wrong with the chager.

[Dirt Farmer]

You're right in my not-so-humble opinion. There should be an automatic shut off for us part-timers. Till then, I'll have to install a timer switch.

[Polar Sparky 1224]

Why not just get a appliance timer from target for a low price. Set it for an hour and leave it?
That gives your batteries cool down and recharge time. if i knew more aobut electronics i'd do something to the charger itself.